by Tom Goodwyn

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This Week's New Albums: August 10th 2018

Miles Kane, The Coral, Il Divo, Jake Shears and As It Is are among the artists with new albums out this week.

Jake Shears - Jake Shears

Because Music

The Scissor Sisters frontman makes his solo debut on this album and is as flamboyant as ever.

The album’s12 tracks, written over the last two years after the Scissor Sisters went on hiatus, were recorded in Louisville with Kevin Ratterman and a host of local musicians that include members of My Morning Jacket.

As It Is - The Great Depression

Fearless Records

The pop-punks take a dark turn on their new album, a concept record which is split into four parts.

Underoath's Aaron Gillespie guests on one track on the LP, which sees the band working with Gene "Machine" Freeman, best known for his work with Lamb Of God and Crossfaith, who produces the record alongside the band.